The key to managing headache pain is to recognize the triggers that can lead to a headache. Dr. Miller recommends keeping track of these triggers in a journal to help you pinpoint what contributes to a headache when one occurs.

These are some common headache triggers:

• Stress and emotional factors: Negative feelings combined with stressful situations are among the top contributing factors for headache pain. In addition, even highly exciting experiences may cause a headache to occur.

• Food substances: A number of food additives are known headache triggers. Two of the primary culprits are MSG, often found in soy sauce, and various packaged foods; and sodium nitrite, a commonly used preservative in processed meats and hot dogs. Another is tyramine, an amino acid found in chocolate, ripened cheeses, and pickled/fermented foods.

• Home and garden cleaning products and chemicals: Fumes from these products can often trigger a headache. It is a good practice to wear a mask and work in a well-ventilated area if you use any of these toxic products.

How Chiropractic Care Alleviates Headache Pain

How often do you experience a headache? What triggers do you recognize?

How a Proper Diet Can Help You Both Look and Feel Better

Proper nutrition can help with pain management. If you suffer from frequent headaches, improving your diet and nutrition by eliminating foods such as caffeine, processed foods, and fast food will lead to a reduction in headaches and pain in other areas of your body. Overload of food which falls into these groups not only leads to weight gain, it has a negative impact on all areas of health and can affect the way you feel.

A supervised detox diet is a great way to get on the path to healthier eating habits and weight loss. Our Spokane chiropractor offers a three-week diet to help your jumpstart your weight loss. When detoxing, you will avoid foods that contaminate your body, allowing your liver, kidneys, and other organs a chance to flush out the toxins that have accumulated from years of eating non-organic fruits and vegetables, processed foods, or from exposing yourself to toxins in tap water, coffee, and artificial sugars.

Have you tried a detox diet? Did it help you lose and keep off weight?

Spokane Chiropractor Treats Pain

If you suffer from back pain for any reason, Dr. Miller offers pain management treatment. A spinal adjustment relieves pain by restoring the spine to its proper position, reducing pressure on the nerves. An adjustment lets the body heal itself without the need for strong medications or invasive procedures. Other treatments for pain and headaches include massage therapy. A massage relaxes the muscles and reduces swelling. The therapy can also improve the immune system's function and allow the body to heal more quickly.

Have you suffered from back pain? How did chiropractic care help you?